The Cougars won the tip-off and turned it over on the first possession of the game. The Sharks’ first shot was blocked, but they got the offensive rebound and put back. The Cougars turned it over again on the next possession, followed by an easy layup for the Sharks. The Cougars’ Alijah McFadden got to […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 01.08.26
Hayes Hunt Photo courtesy of Lindsay Hunt Hayes is a 12-year-old who attends Tomlin Middle School, plays Lacrosse for the Tampa Bay Breakers, and he plays Lefty Attack. How long have you been playing lacrosse? I got my first lacrosse stick when I was three years old, and I’ve been playing on a team since I […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 12.23.25
Lily Miller Photo By D1 Digital Studios Lily is a 10th grader who cheers for the Strawberry Crest Chargers Varsity cheerleading team. How long have you been cheering? I have been cheering for 11 years. What’s your favorite thing about cheering? My favorite thing about cheer is the friendships I’ve made over the years. I love the […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Crest basketball gets a win over Christmas Break
The game started slowly as both teams turned it over on opening possessions. The Sharks scored first with a fast-break layup. Hunter Hall scored the first basket of the game for the Chargers on a floater in the paint. The Sharks got back-to-back steals and layups for a 6-2 run. Trey Jones hit a 3-pointer […]
Continue ReadingPlant City Raiders basketball wins close one over Durant
The game started with the Raiders getting the ball first and turning it over. Niko Sosa scored the first basket of the game with a 3 for Durant. Akeim Young got the first basket for the Raiders, and the Raiders scored on the next possession for 4 in a row. Jamarcus Randall got the lead […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 12.18.25
Photo courtesy of IG: _ShotByAndrew_Banner Howton Banner, a sophomore at Durant High School, plays basketball for the Cougars varsity basketball team. How long have you been playing basketball? I have been playing basketball for nine years. What’s your favorite basketball memory? Winning the district championship in middle school. What’s your favorite basketball memory so far […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 12.11.25
Josie Littrell Photo courtesy of Becca Littrell Josie is a seven-year-old who attends Grace Christian School in Valrico. She cheers for Grace Christian School’s tiny Patriots. How long have you been cheering? I have been cheering for three years. What’s your favorite thing about cheering? Being with my friends. What’s an area of cheering that you […]
Continue ReadingDurant loses close game to Newsome
The Wolves won the tip-off and started the game with a floater. Cougars Banner Howton got them on the board on their first possession with a baseline 3. After a flurry of passes, the Wolves responded with a 3 of their own. After a Cougar’s turnover, the Wolves had an and one on a fast […]
Continue ReadingAthlete of the Week 12.04.25
Ethan Joyner Photo by Deanna Portrait Photography (Deanna Hurley) Ethan is a 14-year-old who attends Tomlin Middle School. Ethan plays tennis for the Plant City Recreational Tennis league, and his team’s name for the last tournament was the Berry Ballers! How long have you been playing tennis? I’ve been playing since I was 4 years […]
Continue ReadingDurant Basketball Gets Needed Win Against Lennard
The game started with the Cougars winning the tip-off and Nathan Moore got a layup. In Lennard’s first possession, they answered back with a layup of their own. Nathan Moore then got another layup for the Cougars. After a Lennard turnover, the Cougars’ Ethan Hood hit a 3-pointer. Lennard then turned it over with a […]
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